Whatever Happened to Divine Brown?
Divine Brown doesn’t look anything like a hooker these days. Yes, there’s still the big hair and the big lips of which Hugh Grant was...
Month : October 2010
EBRO DARDEN NAMED VP OF PROGRAMMING FOR EMMIS NY
Ebro Darden has been promoted to Vice President of Programming for Emmis NY, overseeing HOT 97, KISS FM, and RXP radio stations programming strategies....
Adimu takes Nights at WMMJ
Adimu Colon has been announced as the new night shift DJ at WMMJ radio station, with Donnie Simpson not taking the position as previously speculated....
CENTRIC’s ‘Master of the Mix’: Best DJ Competition Premieres Nov 3
CENTRIC premieres Master of the Mix on November 3rd, a DJ competition reality show hosted by Just Blaze with $250,000 in prizes. Top DJs compete...
VINTAGE INDUSTRY PIC: Frank Ski
Got a VINTAGE INDUSTRY PIC? Send to me for posting [email protected]. Frank Ski currently has the top rated morning show at V103 in Atlanta....
Child Bullies Punished With Tom Joyner’s Morning Show
A satirical take on using Tom Joyner Morning Show as punishment for child bullies. The post humorously suggests forcing bullies to listen to TJMS....
NAB RADIO BOARD ENDORSES CONDITIONS FOR FEE RESOLUTION
The National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board endorsed conditions for resolving the performance fee dispute, agreeing to pay 0.25-1% of net revenue to artists and...
BRYON HENDERSON NAMED PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR AT WGCI-FM
Bryon Henderson has been promoted to Promotions Director of Chicago's 107.5 WGCI-FM after serving as interim director, bringing his experience from V103....
Rhymefest Campaigns for Chicago Alderman Position
Rapper Rhymefest is campaigning for Chicago alderman in the 20th Ward, representing areas like Englewood and Woodlawn. His serious political vision could inspire more hip...
Rapper Rhymefest Campaigns for Chicago Alderman Role
Rapper Rhymefest is running for Chicago's 20th Ward Alderman, bringing his intelligence and communication skills to local politics in a move that could inspire more...
2 Radio Chains Still Resist PPM
Two major Milwaukee radio groups resist subscribing to Arbitron's PPM ratings service, while competitors use the data to win advertising clients....
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Norah Jones & The Roots
Norah Jones performs with The Roots on Jimmy Fallon's show to promote her new album 'Featuring,' a collection of collaborations with Ray Charles, Willie Nelson,...
Former DJ Arrested after Bond Violation
Former radio DJ Bruce Moores was arrested for violating his bond conditions at a children's event after being initially charged for videotaping minors....
Memphis DJ John Bad Dog McCormack’s Battle Against Cancer
Memphis Rock 103 DJ John 'Bad Dog' McCormack battles leukemia while continuing his morning show from hospital. Dog Day fundraiser on Nov 4th supports the...
EEOC Meeting: Credit Histories in Hiring
EEOC holds meeting on credit history employment screening that may unfairly impact African Americans and other protected groups during hiring process....
Cromwell’s Gospel station hosts The Praise Party (pic)
Cromwell Broadcast Group's new gospel station WQZQ hosted The Praise Party in Nashville featuring live performances by Wess Morgan and Martha Munizzi for breast cancer...
Larry Jackson Exits Arista Records
Larry Jackson has been terminated from Arista Records just one year after being promoted to President A&R by Chairman Barry Weiss. No reason given for...
Fat Boys Documentary Airs Tonight on TV One
TV One airs documentary on pioneering hip-hop group Fat Boys tonight, chronicling their rise from Brooklyn trio Disco 3 to mainstream success and tragic decline....
The Nation’s Award-Winning Black Business Newsmagazine
Black Enterprise Business Report premieres with host Caroline Clarke, featuring interviews with top Black executives and entrepreneurs. The show covers business empowerment and financial advice...
Actual Job Posting for Radio (SLAVE)
A controversial radio job posting sparks discussion about hiring practices in the radio industry, particularly targeting urban market professionals....
Rapper T.I. Sentenced to 11 Months in Jail
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. receives 11-month prison sentence for drug possession arrest that violated his parole from previous firearms charges....
Government Study Confirms ALERT FM’s Radio-Based Data
Government study confirms ALERT FM's radio-based emergency alert system is viable for FEMA/IPAWS. The system uses FM radio technology to deliver critical messages to mobile...
Roger “Mr. Prinze” Clayton of Uncle Jamms Army Dies
Roger Clayton, known as Mr. Prinze from legendary West Coast Hip-Hop crew Uncle Jamms Army, has died. He was a key architect of West Coast...
Gospel Legend Albertina Walker Passes Away at 4:30 AM
Gospel legend Albertina Walker, founder of The Caravans and known as the Queen of Gospel Music, passed away at 4:30 AM. The influential artist launched...
OVEDA BROWN HONORED BY AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS
Arbitron's Oveda Brown receives Urban Knight Award from American Urban Radio Networks for her multicultural marketing strategies promoting radio to ethnic consumers....